Residential Support Worker

Who We Are

For more than 130 years, The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a world-wide Christian church, each year we help more than 2 million people, providing necessities such as food, clothing and shelter. In addition, we support people experiencing unemployment, addiction and family challenges. We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission, vision and values of hope, service, dignity and stewardship. As a faith- and values-based organization, we hire and serve people of all backgrounds and walks of life - there is a place for everyone to belong here.

Mission Statement

The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.

Purpose / Objective

To provide professional support to individuals on conditional release from Federal / Provincial Institutions. To perform a full range of duties and responsibilities to the assistance, care and case management of residents including intake, assessment, ongoing tracking, logging and essential communications to Community Residential Facility team and Parole Office.

Responsible to

Residential Services Manager, Greenfield House.

Article # 74 of Statement of work

Responsibilities

The CRF must specify the qualifications required to staff to perform the respective duties and responsibilities of each position. The requirements for the selection of supervisors, case workers, outreach workers or similar positions must include :

• The ability to understand the dynamics of offender behaviour and assess their needs and risks.
• The skills to counsel offenders, form effective relationships and gain trust.
• The skills to understand the use of authority and to intervene effectively in crisis situations.
• The ability to assist offenders in identifying and solving the practical problems involved in their successful reintegration into the community.
• The ability to assist offenders in identifying and obtaining the community services required for their successful reintegration.
• Skills in communicating effectively, both orally and in writing.
• The ability to demonstrate cultural competence and respect for diversity.

Qualifications

Characteristic Job Duties / Responsibilities

Organizational Responsibilities

Health And Safety Responsibilities

Time And Place

Compensation

The target hiring range for this position is $17.11 to $21.38 with a maximum of $25.66. Placement in the salary range will be based on factors such as market conditions, internal equity, and candidate experience, skills, and qualifications relevant to the role.

The Salvation Army will provide reasonable accommodation upon request. Please email Recruitment.Accommodations@salvationarmy.ca if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.

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